AIM
Level 3
QN: 603/6567/5
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1080 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
1080 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of procedural, event and object programming
- Be able to critically compare two object-oriented languages
- Be able to design an Object-Oriented application
- Be able to implement and test an object-oriented design
2
Client-Side Scripting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of Hyper-Text Mark-up Language used in Web development
- Understand the fundamentals of Cascading Stylesheets (CSS)
- Understand the fundamentals of Web-Scripting
- Be able to develop and test an interactive website
3
Computer and Mobile Networking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of networking and protocols
- Be able to convert between denary, binary and hexadecimal number systems.3.
- Understand the 4 Layers of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
- Understand Mobile and Satellite technology
4
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of Computer Architecture
- Understand the fundamentals of Operating Systems
- Understand Net
- work concepts and Technology
- Understand the importance of system security
5
Computer Game Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop problem-solving skills using computer games
- Be able to generate and present game ideas for stakeholders
- Be able to develop computer games based on ideas presented to stakeholders
- Understand the security concerns of the gaming industry
6
Computer Networking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand types of net
- work systems and protocols
- Understand the key components used in networking
- Be able to design net
- work systems to meet client needs
- Be able to implement net
- Be able to make networked systems secure
7
Computer Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of computer systems
- Be able to set up different operating systems on a computer system
- Be able test a computer system’s functionality (including applications)
- Be able to demonstrate maintenance tasks
- Be able to assess the performance of a computer system
8
Database Design and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use design tools to design databases to solve problems
- Be able to implement database designs to solve problems
- Be able to test database applications
- Be able to create user manuals and technical documentation
9
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to install and configure ethical hacking software in a networked environment
- Be able to attack computers and networks using exploits
- Defend a net
- work from exploits
- Be able to demonstrate remote attacks
10
Impact of Cyber Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term Cyber Security
- Understand issues surrounding Cyber Security
- Understand the measures used to protect against Cyber incidents
- Understand how to manage Cyber incidents
11
Information Technology for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write a professional and effective report
- Be able to develop an effective presentation
- Understand the role of communication technology used for business
- Be able to use net
- work-based communications technology for effective collaborative working.
12
Internet of Everything
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘Internet of Everything (IoE)
- Understand the security risks, issues and concerns related to ‘IoE’ devices.3.
- Be able to repurpose existing technology to form new ‘IoE’ devices/systems
- Understand the legal and ethical implications of ‘IoE
13
Mathematics for Computing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use matrix methods
- Be able to apply sequences and series, probability and recursion
- Be able to apply number systems
- Be able to interpret data
14
Principles of Computer Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key concepts of systems architecture
- Understand key concepts of software architecture
- Understand algorithms and data structures
- Be able to convert algorithms to programming code
15
Security Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for security in the real world and how this is relevant to the computing world
- Understand how controlling the CPU exposes security risks
- Understand the issues presented by memory management
- Understand different third-party software for use in code
16
Server Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Server Architecture
- Understand Server Operating systems and net
- work services
- Be able to setup and configure a server and services
- Be able to maintain a server and its services
17
Server-Side Scripting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of web server scripting
- Be able to develop an SQL database to be used by an interactive website
- Be able to use web server scripting to create a dynamic website that uses a database
- Understand security issues affecting server-side scripting
18
Software Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of development life cycles
- Be able to design software applications using industry techniques
- Be able to implement and test software designs
- Be able to document software applications for technical and non-technical persons
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6567/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020